As reports come out across the country of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detaining Native Americans, a couple dozen New…
Lawmakers consider a statewide policy to prohibit students from using cell phones during school
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM Lawmakers from the Senate Education committee advanced a proposed bill on Monday that would require all school…
New report shows oil and gas spills in New Mexico have decreased, but spill volume is up
By Florian Knowles, KUNM There were over 38,000 oil and gas spills in New Mexico last year. That’s according to a…
Santa Fe organization expands its emergency meal service
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM As new work requirements take effect for federal food assistance, following uncertainty created by the lengthy government shutdown late…
NM memorial calling for study of forced sterilization against women of color advances
By Leah Romero, Source New MexicoFebruary 6, 2026 Members of the New Mexico Legislature’s House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs…
Lawmakers want upgrades to missing persons systems
By Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth Several state lawmakers are seeking a little more than $1.5 million for upgrades to…
Bill refining allowable restraint and seclusion practices in schools advances out of House committee
by Leah Romero, Source New MexicoFebruary 2, 2026 Members of the House Education Committee on Monday advanced a bill that…
Heinrich says the Trump Administration is causing an energy affordability crisis
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, hosted…
NM AG pushes back at federal repeal of long-term care staffing standards
by Leah Romero, Source New MexicoFebruary 4, 2026 New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a group of state prosecutors…
